Multiple-choice test

Block 4: Core
Click on the correct answer to each question.

1 A permanent bar magnet is usually made of steel.

This is because …
A … steel is a non-ferrous material that is easily magnetised.
B … steel is a ferrous material that is easily magnetised.
C … steel is a non-ferrous material that is not easily
demagnetised.
D … steel is a ferrous material that is not easily demagnetised.

2 Which diagram shows correctly the forces between two

electric charges?

A B

C D

3 Which row in the table gives correct examples of electrical

conductors and insulators?

Conductor Insulator
A polythene glass
B steel copper
C copper plastic
D gold silver

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 4 Which row in the table gives the correct unit for the electrical
quantity named?

Quantity Unit
A e.m.f. volt
B current ohm
C p.d. ampere
D resistance ampere

5 A student is measuring the resistance R of a resistor using the

circuit shown.

12 V
V

A 0.5 A

V
6V

The resistance R is:

A 3 Ω
B 6 Ω
C 12 Ω
D 24 Ω

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 6 The diagram shows four lengths of wire, all made of the
same metal.
A B

C D

Which wire will have the greatest resistance?

7 Which row in the table shows the correct symbol for the
component named?

Component Symbol
A switch

B fuse

C resistor

D variable resistor

8 Which pair of resistors will have a combined resistance of less

than 100 Ω?

A 50  100  B 1000  100 

C 100  D
50  50 
1000 

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 9 Which device can be used in a domestic electricity supply in
place of a fuse?
A circuit breaker
B switch
C relay
D transformer

10 A student moves a permanent magnet into a coil of wire.

A current flows through the wire. This is because …
A … the changing magnetic field induces an e.m.f. in the wire.
B … the wire is connected to a battery.
C … the wire is made of a magnetic material.
D … a coil of wire has a magnetic pole at each end.

11 Which transformer will produce an output voltage Vout of 20 V?

A 10 turns 50 turns B 20 turns 10 turns

5V Vout 20 V Vout

C 20 turns 40 turns D 40 turns 10 turns

10 V Vout 5V Vout

12 Which diagram correctly shows the shape of the magnetic field

around a wire through which a current is flowing?

A B C D
current

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13 In a d.c. electric motor, a current-carrying coil is placed
in a magnetic field. Which of the following statements about
a d.c. motor is correct?
A The current enters and leaves the coil through slip rings.
B The coil experiences a turning effect.
C The user turns the coil to make the current flow.
D The electric field of the coil is attracted by the magnetic field.

14 Electricity is often transmitted at high voltage. This is

because …
A … the pylons that carry the cables are very tall.
B … high voltages are safer than low voltages.
C … transformers can be used to increase the voltage.
D … less energy is lost in the cables when high voltages
are used.

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